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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024News

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024

Carbon footprint in Earth and Space science labs A recent study highlights the significant carbon footprints of Earth, environmental, and space science laboratories, with an…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 3, 2024 Full article
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Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience

Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs

Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 3, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024

Salton Sea dust linked to high child asthma rates USC research highlights a worsening health crisis for children near California's shrinking Salton Sea, where dust…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 3, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024

Study explores soot and volatile particles' role in contrail formation and climate impact Contrails form across the sky behind a jet aircraft engine. Credit: Mateus…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 2, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024

Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends The newly published Atlas of the Human Planet details 50 years of…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 1, 2024 Full article
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Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictionsClimate

Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictions

A detailed analysis of 20 years of weather data from the MAGIC Telescopes site at La Palma’s Roque de los Muchachos Observatory revealed that the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forestsClimate

Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests

A pioneering 20-year study led by researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed new insights…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience

Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management

Pigs feed on grass in a pasture in the northern part of Córdoba province. Credit: IFAPA In Spain's iconic dehesas - vast oak-studded pastures integral…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsHow local…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communitiesNews

The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communities

A coalition of global organizations launched the Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy today at COP16, uniting over 20 partners with the goal of fostering a sustainable,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
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Bottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate changeScience

Bottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate change

Recent research by scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has revealed that bottom trawling in the North Sea is significantly undermining the seabed's ability to store…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
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Global climate summary for September 2024NewsFacts

Global climate summary for September 2024

In brief: Record-breaking heat and cooler trends Hurricane Helene: a devastating forcePolar ice and precipitation anomalies A continuing trend of billion-dollar disasters September 2024 marked…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Researchers modelling potential future species populations in part of the Arctic found that polar bear numbers halved in response to declines in phytoplankton numbers
Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food webScience

Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web

A new study has revealed how climate change could significantly disrupt Arctic marine ecosystems, with potential ripple effects impacting species throughout the region. Researchers from…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 29, 2024 Full article
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Science’s key role in addressing global crisesScience

Science’s key role in addressing global crises

A new paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation highlights the critical role of science in tackling global crises, calling for a more engaged and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 23, 2024 Full article
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Ageing population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissionsClimate

Ageing population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions

A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the relationship between household food waste and Japan’s ageing population, highlighting an urgent need to develop strategies…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 21, 2024 Full article
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Global CO₂ emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientistsScience

Global CO₂ emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientists

A new study reveals a startling increase in global CO₂ emissions from forest fires, which have surged by 60% since 2001 The research, published in…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept

A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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Microplastics detected in dolphin breathScience

Microplastics detected in dolphin breath

U.S. researchers have found microplastic particles in the breath of wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation could be a significant route of exposure to these…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 17, 2024 Full article
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Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shiftsScience

Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts

Seven common European forest tree species have managed to maintain significant genetic diversity over millions of years, even as they weathered drastic environmental changes during…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 14, 2024 Full article
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Rising temperatures accelerate CO₂ release from rocks in Arctic CanadaScience

Rising temperatures accelerate CO₂ release from rocks in Arctic Canada

Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Department of Earth Sciences have discovered that rising temperatures in the Canadian Arctic could significantly accelerate the release of…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 10, 2024 Full article
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Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study saysClimate

Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study says

Late on September 26th, Hurricane Helene made a catastrophic landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane, unleashing a relentless barrage of high winds,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 9, 2024 Full article
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Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision riskScience

Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision risk

Global warming is reshaping ocean habitats, posing new threats to the endangered whale shark as it pushes the species into waters frequented by large ships,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 7, 2024 Full article
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Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study findsScience

Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study finds

Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Stanford University have uncovered new insights into the role of zooplankton in water remediation.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 3, 2024 Full article
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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO₂ levels, study revealsClimate

El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO₂ levels, study reveals

A recent study has unveiled new insights into the connection between carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in the atmosphere and tropical temperatures, challenging longstanding beliefs about…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 1, 2024 Full article